Image-guided nerve root block

An image-guided nerve root block is a targeted spinal injection used to reduce inflammation and pain around irritated spinal nerves.

Indications

• Sciatica
• Slipped disc-related pain
• Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy
• Nerve compression syndromes
• Radiating arm or leg pain

Procedure

Using fluoroscopy or CT guidance, medication is carefully injected around the affected nerve root to reduce inflammation and relieve nerve irritation.

Benefits

• Accurate targeted pain relief
• Minimally invasive procedure
• Helps reduce nerve inflammation
• May delay or avoid surgery
• Quick recovery time

Risks and Considerations

• Temporary weakness or numbness
• Rare bleeding or infection
• Variable duration of pain relief
• Underlying spinal condition may still require further treatment

Conclusion

Image-guided nerve root blocks are valuable minimally invasive procedures that help relieve nerve-related pain and improve patient comfort and mobility.